Mixed Media Autumn Theme
2024-09-28 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
Using paint, paper and other heavenly things we’ll create an Autumn themed mixed media on a canvas board. It’s simple and fun, and of course, creative! As in all our classes, you’ll get guidance and creative freedom. And always great conversation among everyone! It’s a fun activity for ages 5 to 105, and no experience is needed.

Wednesday Open Art Journaling
2024-10-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-20 11:00 - 12:30 and 4 more dates
If you have a journal you’re working in, bring it with you…I also have starter kits here if you want to pick one up.
There is no instruction, just time to work on our journals! If you have some supplies you’d like to bring for a swap, that would be wonderful but not required.

October Creative Latte & Learn
2024-10-11 14:00 - 15:00
If you have never tried gel plate printing because it seemed a bit much, then this is for you! And if you just want to come in and make a ton of papers using the studio paints, stencils, stamps and paper, then this is also for you! It’s just a REALLY fun time!
Your class ticket includes your choice of a latte or bottled water.

Open Card Making
2024-10-12 10:30 - 12:00
I’ll have plenty of materials on hand, including card stock, ephemera, stencils, stamps, and envelopes, but you are also welcome to bring anything you would like to use. We’ll spend the 1.5 hours making as many cards as you like. There is no specific instruction or pattern we will use, it’s just a great time making cards with friends!

October Open Art Journaling
2024-10-12 13:00 - 14:30
The Monthly Saturday Open Art Journaling happens on the second Saturday of every month. If you have a journal you’re working in, bring it with you…I also have starter kits here if you want to pick one up.
There is no instruction, just time to work on our journals! If you have some supplies you’d like to bring for a swap, that would be wonderful but not required.

Florence Open Art Journaling and Supply Swap
2024-10-19 09:00 - 12:00
If you have a journal you’re working in, bring it with you…I’ll have paints and lots of materials to use, and if you don’t have an art journal, I also have starter kits here.
There is no instruction, just time to work on our journals! PLUS – a SUPPLY SWAP! Bring that stuff you keep meaning to get rid of, and take home some new-to-you stuff!
Coffee and tea will be ready for you, and lots of great conversation, so bring a friend and spend the morning in the beautiful Kennedy Douglas Center for the Arts in Florence, AL!

"The Artist's Way" Art Journal Course
2024-10-26 14:00 - 16:30
Art Journal your way through “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron

The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron is more than a book; it’s a life changer. This course – it’s an experience not just a class – is an agent of creative awakening! We will meet for 2.5 hours on October 26, and instead of meeting weekly, we’ll meet in the studio once month for a whole year. Although her book is set up for 12 weeks, we’ll take our time and dig deep!
You will get:

A copy of the book (if you purchase that option)
A fresh new art journal
A lovely lined writing journal for your Morning Pages
A smooth writing gel pen
A large Creativity Bundle to take with you
Art Journal Primer
Access to 12 videos showing techniques

We start with a 2.5 hour class on Saturday, October 26 and jump right into the book for a short overview and discussion, pick up supplies, learn some techniques to get you started with the art part of journaling, and spend time creating. After this class, you’ll be granted access to the videos.
For those who choose the “all classes” option, we will meet for the following 12 months, on the last Saturday of the month from 2-3:30pm for discussion, use studio materials to work in your journals, and try new techniques and tools. You can sign up in advance for all the monthly sessions or pay as you go. Each single session is $15.
So you can take this course in one of 4 ways:

Just do the October 26 class with the book, materials + access to videos
Just do the October 26 class with NO book (if you have a copy), materials + access to videos
All Access -October 26 and twelve monthly classes w/ book materials + access to videos
All Access- October 26 and twelve monthly classes NO book (if you already have a copy) materials + access to videos

REVIEWS
I absolutely loved the Art Journaling through the Artist’s Way course at Studio 127! There was so much to explore through the book that I actually took it twice. Monica is a gem and the open studio sessions are always inclusive and fun. I have enjoyed meeting some wonderful ladies and am grateful for the sense of community in the studio. The Artist’s Way is a revelation and not just for artists. Anyone who wants to explore their creativity will benefit from the class. I cannot recommend this course enough! – Beth

In her course on Art Journaling through the Artist’s Way, Monica Yother introduced me to a whole new world of creativity and self-discovery. She is a gentle, empathetic teacher, who introduces techniques with practical, easy-to-follow demonstrations. I came to her class with only a tiny notion of what art journaling could be, but in the year since I took her course, I have continued to do my “morning pages” and give myself “artist’s dates.” I credit Monica with helping me learn this new practice that can feed my creative soul every day. This is not a “paint-by-number” class where everyone follows a formula to turn out the same product in the style of the teacher. Monica, even as she journals alongside her students, encourages everyone to explore and find what works for them! – Susan

Beginner Painting Class
2024-11-01 16:00 - 17:00
This 3-part class will help you get started with painting. We are using acrylics and will be painting on canvas. Each week we will practice basic techniques and put them to use in a painting you’ll work on each week. Class includes all materials. When you sign up you’ll have the chance to pick the photo you work on each week.

Week 1: Intro to the materials and tools, and image transfer
Week 2: Blocking in colors.
Week 3: Working in details.

November Creative Latte & Learn
2024-11-08 15:00 - 16:00
We’re going to play with textured paste and stencils. This is a really fun and simple way to add interest to your art journal pages, acrylic painting, or mixed media. For this class we’ll use page sized sheets of paper, though you are welcome to bring a journal and do this right onto your pages.
Your class ticket includes your choice of a latte or bottled water.

Artist Trading Cards Holiday Make & Swap
2024-11-09 15:00 - 16:30
We meet, make as many 2.5×3.5 (the official size) Artist Trading Cards as we can in 1.5 hours, then swap or keep them. You can paint, draw, or do mixed media on your cards, which we will then trade with each other – or keep, whatever you choose!

November Open Art Journaling
2024-11-16 13:00 - 14:30

Advent Journal - Altered Book
2024-11-30 11:00 - 13:00
I started making these a few years ago, and absolutely love the time it gives me to reflect on Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy each week leading up to Christmas. Even if you just have a few minutes each morning, having this art journal gives you a place to collect thoughts, write a scripture or just add some color.
I n this class you will receive:

an “altered” book – with pages have been prepared to take paint
Creativity Bundle chock full of things to use at home
Art Journaling Companion
Writing prompts for Advent

Somerset Challenge
2024-12-07 13:00 - 14:30
We’ll take one of the projects included in a Somerset Studio magazine and do it from start to finish – together! A couple of weeks before each class I’ll send out 3 choices in my weekly letter. You get to vote on which project we do, and I’ll have all of the materials ready for us in the next scheduled class. If you are not already on the email list, click here to join.

December Creative Latte & Learn
2024-12-13 14:00 - 15:30
In our last installment of Creative Latte & Learn for the year, we’ll make as many Christmas tags as we can in this EXTENDED class…I’m adding a half hour to the class, so it’s 1.5 hours of caffeinated creativity! Use the tags for your holiday gifts, or in a journal or however you want!
There will be an abundance of Christmas papers and stamps, and of course, paint and lots of tags.
Your ticket also gets you your choice of a latte, cold brew, ice tea (please specify sweet or unsweet) or bottled water. I’ll email you after you purchase your ticket to get your drink order.

Gratitude Junk Journal Making
2024-12-14 10:30 - 12:30
We’ll build a handmade journal using old pages, coffee stained papers, and scraps from magazines and patterned papers. Then we’ll bind the books into a cover using a very simple technique and get it ready to use as a Gratitude Journal in 2025.
I’ll provide everything you will need, but you are welcome to bring papers and pages you’ve been *saving* (we won’t use the word, “hoarding.”) If you don’t have anything to bring, don’t worry, the studio has PLENTY.
It just so happens that there is an Open Art Journal class starting 30 minutes after this class ends, so if you want to stick around for that, you can save $5 by choosing the PLUS ticket option when you purchase your Junk Journal ticket.
If you would like to grab a lunch or coffee at Good Company Cafe in between the classes, I’ll have a menu in the studio and you can place your order 30 minutes before the Junk Journal class ends so it’s ready for you to pick up at 12:30. You are welcome to bring your snacks back to the studio, or eat there at the cafe.
Space is limited to 6.

December Open Art Journaling
2024-12-14 13:00 - 14:30

Holiday Make & Take Stars
2024-12-21 11:30 - 13:00
Come make some little mixed media star ornaments! I’ll have stars ready for you to paint or add mixed media to, and take with you. Make and take as many as you can in an hour and a half. Great activity for adults and kids together. Enjoy Christmas music and a cup of holiday cheer while you work!

Oil Painting 101
2025-01-08 13:00 - 14:00
This 4-part class will help you get started with painting in oils. Learn the basics of using traditional oil paints as well as water soluble oils. We’ll use the water soluable in class and will be painting on canvas. Each week we will practice basic techniques and put them to use in a painting you’ll work on each session. Class includes all materials. When you sign up you’ll have the chance to pick the photo you work on each week.

Week 1: Intro to the materials and tools, image transfer
Week 2: Working with and mixing colors, and blocking in
Week 3: Working in details.
Week 4 Glazing

January Creative Latte & Learn
2025-01-10 14:00 - 15:00
We start the 2025 Creative Latte & Learn series with an intro to calligraphy. My friend Shama Patel will help us get started using calligraphy markers.
Your ticket also gets you your choice of a latte, cold brew, ice tea (please specify sweet or unsweet) or bottled water. I’ll email you after you purchase your ticket to get your drink order.
